Patent Attorney Biotech Biochemistry

Pay: $180000.00 - $210000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a sophisticated intellectual property practice serving innovative clients ranging from start-ups to multinational companies
• Work on high-level patent preparation prosecution freedom-to-operate and patentability matters in cutting-edge biotech and biochemistry spaces
• Build directly alongside experienced partners in a collegial environment with a real path toward long-term growth
• Enjoy a lower annual billable requirement of 1500 hours while still earning highly competitive compensation
• Step into a role with genuine partnership-track potential for the right early-career associate
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates looking to make a move

Location: This role is based on-site in McLean Virginia for the first 6 months to support collaboration and mentoring with the opportunity to work hybrid 2 days per week from home afterward.

Note: Must have a PhD or Masters degree with strong biotech biochemistry molecular biology or related technical experience plus patent law experience and USPTO admission.

About Us

We are a well-established intellectual property law firm with a sophisticated and diverse client base that includes multinational corporations emerging companies universities and innovators. Our team is known for delivering high-quality legal work practical client service and strong technical depth across complex technologies. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in biotech biochemistry and related life sciences areas
• Assist with freedom-to-operate patentability and literature searches and analyses
• Help prepare opinions and strategic counseling for clients on intellectual property matters
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys on domestic and international patent portfolio strategy
• Support matters involving post-grant proceedings and patent office-related disputes
• Communicate directly with clients inventors and internal team members on complex technical and legal issues
• Contribute to a collaborative high-level practice serving sophisticated clients across a wide range of technologies

Qualifications

• JD and active admission to at least one state bar
• Admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
• PhD preferred or Masters degree with strong relevant technical experience
• Background in biotechnology biochemistry cell or molecular biology pharmaceuticals bioengineering or a closely related field
• 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience in a law firm or in-house setting
• Experience with freedom-to-operate searches patentability analysis and related opinion work preferred
• Strong writing skills and ability to work on technically complex matters
• Interest in long-term growth and developing toward a partnership-track role

Why You Will Love Working Here

• High-end intellectual property work without the extreme billable pressure of many larger firms
• Direct access to experienced attorneys and meaningful mentorship
• Strong office culture with collaboration that supports development
• Real opportunity to grow into a long-term leadership role
• Competitive compensation bonus upside and relocation support
• A practice serving sophisticated clients across exciting and innovative technologies

JPC-961

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: Bar license (any state) USPTO United States Patent and Trademark Office admission 2 years of patent prosecution/drafting exp PhD or Masters in biotech biochemistry molecular biology bioengineering or a related field

• Nice to haves:

• Additional context: Relocation- Yes. Packages - Yes

• Salary Bands:

  • 2 years directly relevant experience: $180000-$190000

  • 3 years directly relevant experience: $190000-$200000

  • 4 years directly relevant experience: $200000-$210000

  • Bonus upside may bring total comp closer to larger-firm levels with higher billables but base structure is tied to a 1500-hour requirement

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Boutique IP law firm seeking an early-career Patent Attorney with biotech/biochemistry depth. Role focuses on patent drafting/prosecution FTO and opinion support for sophisticated clients. Ideal target is a 24 year associate with USPTO admission and strong technical credentials who wants a path to partner.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Patent Attorney - Biotech / Biochemistry - Medler Ferro Woodhouse & Mills PLLC - JPC 961 - Source

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• Location: McLean VA

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